Having a family routine is essential to an orderly home. I know this yet struggle to get myself and my brood in shape. It is an ongoing struggle but I am determined to get myself together that’s why I am very happy to have discovered this wonderfully curated list of 30 blogs offering practical advice that National Nannies put together and asked I share with my blog readers:
Setting
a Sleep Schedule
a Sleep Schedule
Whether you’re dealing
with newborns, teenagers or your own adult body, setting a schedule that allows
everyone to get enough sleep is imperative. When kids fight bedtime with every
ounce of their being and there doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day for
you to get everything done as it is, establishing solid sleep routines can be
difficult. These five blogs are dedicated to setting sleep routines for every
member of your family, from the smallest to the largest.
with newborns, teenagers or your own adult body, setting a schedule that allows
everyone to get enough sleep is imperative. When kids fight bedtime with every
ounce of their being and there doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day for
you to get everything done as it is, establishing solid sleep routines can be
difficult. These five blogs are dedicated to setting sleep routines for every
member of your family, from the smallest to the largest.
Starting
a Chore Routine
a Chore Routine
When kids are responsible
for making sure that specific household tasks are completed on schedule,
they’re actively learning about responsibilities and deadlines in a manner that
will follow them into adulthood. For you, setting a dedicated schedule for when
and how to best complete your own household chores can help you free up a bit
of much-needed spare time in your jam-packed day. That’s where these five blogs
come in handy, offering chore routine advice across the board for every member
of the family.
for making sure that specific household tasks are completed on schedule,
they’re actively learning about responsibilities and deadlines in a manner that
will follow them into adulthood. For you, setting a dedicated schedule for when
and how to best complete your own household chores can help you free up a bit
of much-needed spare time in your jam-packed day. That’s where these five blogs
come in handy, offering chore routine advice across the board for every member
of the family.
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Establishing a Rewarding Chore Routine…Printable Chart
Establishing a Rewarding Chore Routine…Printable Chart
Managing
Schoolwork
Schoolwork
Between the heavy loads
of homework that many schools give to even relatively young children to the
sheer number of hours that classes and extracurricular activities demand,
managing a school schedule and setting a routine for the completion of
school-related tasks can be one of the most important things you focus on. From
navigating back-to-school confusion to making sure that everything gets done
the right way and on time, these five bloggers are here to offer their advice.
of homework that many schools give to even relatively young children to the
sheer number of hours that classes and extracurricular activities demand,
managing a school schedule and setting a routine for the completion of
school-related tasks can be one of the most important things you focus on. From
navigating back-to-school confusion to making sure that everything gets done
the right way and on time, these five bloggers are here to offer their advice.
Adhering
to New Routines
to New Routines
In order for your new
routine to be effective, you’ll have to make sure that your family sticks to
it. Adjusting to the demands and structure of a new schedule, however, can
require a bit of patience and dedication. These five blogs are centered on the
idea of adhering to new habits and not sacrificing your schedule out of
frustration, and are valuable sources of encouragement.
routine to be effective, you’ll have to make sure that your family sticks to
it. Adjusting to the demands and structure of a new schedule, however, can
require a bit of patience and dedication. These five blogs are centered on the
idea of adhering to new habits and not sacrificing your schedule out of
frustration, and are valuable sources of encouragement.
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Sticking to Routines
Sticking to Routines
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Help Families See the Value in Routines and Rituals
Help Families See the Value in Routines and Rituals
Scheduled
Family Meals
Family Meals
The benefits of sharing
meals together as a family are numerous and well-publicized, and have been touted
as a method of curbing self-harming tendencies, reducing the risk of teenage
substance abuse, and boosting academic performance and resistance to peer
pressure. Finding a way to work sit-down dinners into your family’s jam-packed
schedule, however, can present quite a problem. These five blogs help you
figure out the best ways to work family meals into your collective schedule.
meals together as a family are numerous and well-publicized, and have been touted
as a method of curbing self-harming tendencies, reducing the risk of teenage
substance abuse, and boosting academic performance and resistance to peer
pressure. Finding a way to work sit-down dinners into your family’s jam-packed
schedule, however, can present quite a problem. These five blogs help you
figure out the best ways to work family meals into your collective schedule.
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Establishing a Dinner Routine
Establishing a Dinner Routine
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The Simple Comfort of Rhythm, Ritual and Routine
The Simple Comfort of Rhythm, Ritual and Routine
Adapting
Your Family Routine to Suit Lifestyle Changes
Your Family Routine to Suit Lifestyle Changes
Sticking to your routine
can help kids thrive, feeling more secure and understanding more about what to
expect from their daily lives. It’s still important, however, for parents to
understand the necessity of allowing flexibility. Rigid schedules that never
allow children to experience freedom or make spontaneous choices can actually
do more stifling harm than good. That’s where these five bloggers weigh in,
explaining the importance of flexibility in your family routine.
can help kids thrive, feeling more secure and understanding more about what to
expect from their daily lives. It’s still important, however, for parents to
understand the necessity of allowing flexibility. Rigid schedules that never
allow children to experience freedom or make spontaneous choices can actually
do more stifling harm than good. That’s where these five bloggers weigh in,
explaining the importance of flexibility in your family routine.
The Value of a Flexible Routine
Good luck whipping your home into shape!